Zinc Roofing Nails

The molten zinc is very hot usually between 815 850 f.

Zinc roofing nails.

Zincshield pure zinc strip to avoid ugly roof stains from moss algae fungus and mildew 50 foot roll 2 5 includes bag of zincshield nails made in the usa 4 7 out of 5 stars 99 36 99 36 99 get it as soon as wed aug 19. 3 ring shank roofing nails stainless steel 304 hand nails 5lbs 46 00 plus shipping 1 4 x 3 1 2 titen hd heavy duty screw anchor hex washer head zinc plated 50 per box 25 00 limited quantities. Inspect each row of nails or screws by walking on the row instead of between rows. Galvanized roofing nails are steel nails that are zinc coated.

Made from 99 pure zinc. Access the roof using en extension ladder. The latter can bend the metal panels. These steel nails are cleaned chemically and then immersed in a vat of molten zinc that sometimes contains some lead.

Our a153 d hot dipped galvanized nails meet and or exceed hot dip zinc mass coating standards for astm a153 class d fasteners. They hold up better against rust and they can also be used for asphalt shingles. When it comes to galvanized nails for roofing the gold standard is hot dipped galvanized nails. Standard lengths are between 1 and 2 inches 2 and 5 centimeters but they are also available at lengths of up to 6 inches 15 centimeters.

If nails are used nail at approximately two foot intervals using zincshield nails with the provided rubber washers to seal the nail holes. Our nails are of the highest quality and have epdm rubber washers that seal the nail holes. Simply unroll on each side of the roof s peak and then use the provided nails to attach. The a153 d hot dip galvanized nails here on this page are available from 1 to 3 with an 11 gauge 120 diameter for superior holding power in wood and plywood roof decks we offer ring shank or annular threaded nails for our roofing hand drive nails.

These nails are designed to be rust free for the life of your roof. The zinc prevents the growth of the moss as the strips become corroded from moisture. The natural action of rain water time releases zinc carbonate a proven fungi stat which then washes down the roof preventing destructive moss algae and fungus growth. Generally nails are finished using a hot dip galvanizing method meaning they are immersed in a bath of molten zinc.

Helps eliminate unsightly roof tops. The corrosion releases the zinc. The moss is incapable of digesting the moisture containing chemicals in zinc and is then incapable of growing. The cost of nickel plating nails for a roof would be incredibly expensive.

If the nails are shiny it s just a good even coating.